Bettendorf Health Care Center in Bettendorf, IA was fined $35,622 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Bettendorf Health Care Center (Bettendorf, IA) — $35,622 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Bettendorf Health Care Center in Bettendorf, IA was fined $35,622 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 59 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.